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How the latest Mercedes tweak played its part in Austria F1 win

Mercedes was one of the few teams to introduce a car update in Spielberg. Here's a look at some of the tech innovations from last weekend's Austria round

Batman Bonanza at SDCC 2024: Mattel’s Comic-Con exclusives revealed and reviewed

Whether you're a die-hard Batman fan or just love awesome collectibles, these SDCC 2024 exclusives from Mattel are a must-have.

As cycling boomed in 19th-century America, its Black stars shone bright

When cycling first took the US by storm in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Black Americans joined in the new pastime. One Black cyclist, Marshall “Major” Taylor, became a world champion in 1899. Yet American cycling installed a color line in professional racing. Opportunities became so limited that Black competitors had to take them wherever they could find them – including on the vaudeville stage and in Europe. Their story is documented...

Xpeng’s New EV Sedan Is Actually A Hatchback With A Record-Setting Drag Coefficient

The $20,000 Tesla Model 3-rivaling Mona M03 has a three-foot-long active air intake and a huge, 22 cubic feet trunk.

Honda's New Battery Packs Can Power Your Scooter or Your Home

Meet the Honda Power Pod e:

Koenigsegg Will Replace Jesko that Burned to the Ground

The Swedish hypercar company traced the fire to a hydraulic leak.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner's One-Month Review: 'Cheap' Interior, Cool Steering

YouTuber Snazzy Labs loves the Cybertruck's steer-by-wire system but isn't a fan of its appearance or "sloppy" interior design.

Big change to driver's licence tests coming next week

The Transport Minister says test bookings, test failure rates, and no-shows have "increased significantly" in recent months.

Chase Elliott Reveals The Artist On His Playlist That Might Surprise People

Is this what he listens to during long green flag runs? Ok obviously NASCAR drivers aren't listening to music during a race. But what is Chase Elliott listening to when he's not behind the wheel of the #9 car? It's no secret that Chase is a BIG Eric Church guy. Back a couple years ago when Church held up a Chase Elliott flag while performing "Talladega" in North Carolina, Chase even called Eric "the GOAT."...

The Average Electric Vehicle Now Sells For Less Than A Tesla

Plus, investors don't care Tesla's Q2 was a bloodbath and how one of the strongest auto unions in the world is dealing with EV job losses

Classic convertibles: iconic drop-top vehicles

The allure of open-top driving has thrilled motorists since the 1930s, when vehicles originally built for motorsport were redesigned for use on public roads. Soon, owning a convertible was every car driver's dream and automotive manufacturers responded in kind, unveiling throughout the 1950s and '60s some truly iconic drop-top automobiles. Many of these have stood the test of time, with later year models being described as "driving machines for the ages." Click through and raise the roof with this gallery of iconic drop-top vehicles.

Ferrari Purosangue: The Most Fun SUV Ever

Don’t be fooled by its shape. The Purosangue sounds and handles like no other four-door on sale. For half a million, it better.

Espargaro becoming Honda MotoGP test rider is its first genuine improvement of 2024

OPINION: Honda’s MotoGP project continues to struggle as little progress is made in the development of its troubled RC213V. The hiring of Aleix Espargaro as test rider, however, represents HRC’s first genuine improvement in a long time

600 helpers, 10,000 working hours - How the Norisring DTM circuit is built in two weeks

Norisring is preparing to host its annual DTM round this weekend. Here’s a look at the Herculean effort it takes to transform the streets of Nuremberg into a 2.3km circuit.

Polestar's Sales Are Down Yet Again In Q2 2024

Will the launch of the Polestar 3 improve the results?

Epic tank battles that shaped history

In 1916 during the First World War, a terrifying new weapon was introduced to the battlefield: the tank. This formidable-looking armored fighting vehicle heralded the era of mechanized warfare and was subsequently used throughout all the major military conflicts of the 20th century. In fact, there are some encounters recognized for their near-exclusive use of the tank as a primary weapon of war. So, what are history's greatest tank battles? Click through and be reminded of how this versatile mobile weapons platform was used, and the conflicts it took part in.

A Seat At “The Table” Was A No-Barriers Experience

Hosted by Alicia Keys and Mercedes-Benz, the event beautifully merged the world of music and food together.

2024 John Deere Classic tee times, TV coverage, viewer's guide

Ladies and gentlemen, start your (tractor) engines! The PGA Tour is back in the Quad Cities for the John Deere Classic, featuring two-time event winner Jordan Spieth, last year’s victor Sepp Straka and Jason Day for the first time since 2011. This will be Spieth’s first time competing in the tournament since 2015, a year in which he also won. So he...

The best modern and retro campervans and RVs ever made

Homes on the go: let's take a look at the best road-going abodes built to take on anything

This KTM Dirt Bike Is Probably More Than You Can Handle, Sorry

If your name isn't Manny Lettenbichler, keep moving.

This Super Small, Rotary Combustion Engine Could Power Your Next Motorcycle

It's not a rotary, per se, but the internals do rotate.

Woman is arrested for inventing a fake 'missing' child

Stacey Dashay Marie Smith, 19, called police on Sunday claiming that her child was in a car that was stolen from 14000 block of Lasso Rock Drive.

The new Land Rover Defender Octa is the most powerful and capable Defender ever

Land Rover’s most extreme, powerful and capable variant of the Defender is here

Two 'favorite sons,' Jordan Spieth and Jason Day, return to 2024 John Deere Classic after lengthy absences

Clair Peterson has waited a long time to welcome back what he called “two favorite sons.” Peterson, the former tournament director of the John Deere Classic, once wooed a pair of teens – one a newly-minted 17-yea

Hyundai gearing up for WEC hypercar programme, WRC long-term future unclear

The Korean car maker appears set to enter sportscar racing’s top-flight in the future

First Drive: The Valour Is Proof Aston Martin Can Still Make a Perfect Car

With a V-12 and a manual, this car is special. But it's only for a limited few.

The Pagani Huayra Finally Gets a Manual

The new Huayra Epitome gets a gated seven-speed and 852 horsepower.

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Get Ready, BMW Just Teased Its Off-Road R 1300 GS Adventure

Does anyone fancy a 'Long Way Round'?

Inside Spain's smallest city - where fewer than 300 people live and the streets are too narrow for cars

Welcome to Frias. Despite its minuscule size, it retains a city status that was granted in 1435 by King Juan II of Castile.

Tesla's Sales Of Chinese-Made EV Keep Shrinking

In June, sales of Teslas built in China—for that country and for export—were down 24% year-over-year.

Summer Covid: All you need to know about FLiRT variant running rampant across UK

The new Covid variant, known as Fresh Lineage of Rapid Transmission, also known as FLiRT, has caused several people to be hospitalised, with the over 85s most at risk

SH1 Bulli Point at Taupō confirmed as roading priority for regional council

Waikato Regional Council has confirmed the notorious stretch of SH1 is a priority.

Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell truck deliveries surge in Q2, beating expectations

(Reuters) -Nikola said on Tuesday deliveries of its hydrogen-fuel cell trucks surged 80% in the second quarter from the previous three months, signaling strong demand for the big rigs amid its shift away from battery-powered vehicles. The EV startup delivered 72 Class 8 Nikola hydrogen-fuel cell trucks to wholesalers in the quarter, exceeding its own expectations of between 50 and 60 trucks,

No, Volodomyr Zelensky's Wife Didn't Buy a Bugatti Tourbillion

The first lady of Ukraine appears to be the target of Russian propaganda, as the war between the two nations rolls on.

Triumph 400cc records 50,000 sales in the first year

Bajaj Auto Ltd and Triumph Motorcycles are celebrating a significant milestone: the first anniversary of the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X motorcycles, manufactured in India, which have achieved over 50,000 units sold in 50 countries worldwide.

Kia Brings Its New Truck with a Funky Wrap to a Car Show

The Tasman isn't due until 2025 but Kia is eager to show it publicly.

Van life to Wimbledon debut at 29: Billy Harris' hard journey to SW19

For years Billy Harris travelled between lower tier matches in his converted Ford Transit van sleeping in McDonald's car parks and living off cans of tuna.

Park in Taiwan creates a miniature replica of the famous Suzuka circuit, from the Japanese F1 GP

There is an impressive replica of the famous Suzuka track, from the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, at the Kaohsiung-Suzuka Circuit Park in Taiwan, an island located 180 kilometers east of China.

The best new cars coming in 2024 and beyond

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to all the new metal arriving in 2024

What EV Slump? Hyundai and Kia Break Sales Records for Electric Cars

The EV9 and EV6 are up 112 percent, and Ioniq 5 is close to 20,000 sales through the first half of the year.

June new vehicle sales the worst in a decade, possible relief on the way from Transport Minister Simeon Brown

Utes a rare strong point in sixth straight month of falling sales.

General Motors Sold A Record Number Of EVs In Q2 2024

After a long and painful road, GM's grand Ultium plan is finally paying off.

Nine dead after car plows into crowd of people

The best electric pick-ups on sale today

September 2024 Guitar World lesson videos

The one with Andy Wood's debut GW video – and Joe Bonamassa's 1957 Gibson Les Paul Junior!

11 Spider-Man Comics to Read After Seeing ‘Across the Spider-Verse’

We've got your Miles Morales fix right here.

30 things your car mechanic won't tell you

Unless your car is brand new, you'll likely need some maintenance during a given year, from minor oil changes to big repairs. Most car mechanics are ethical, but some may convince you they need to perform maintenance work that isn't necessary. What are the kinds of things a mechanic won't tell you and what should you be aware of before your next visit to the garage? Click through this informative gallery to find out more.

This Map Reveals The Average EV Fuel Cost Savings Potential By State

In some states, the savings are almost three times higher than in others.

2025 Lotus Emeya: Get Used To A Very, Very Different Lotus Now

With up to 905 HP, rapid-fire DC fast-charging and a good amount of innovation, the Emeya is a worthy Taycan-fighter. But is it a Lotus?